fire hydrant with two lines

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Took a ride to the 4300 block of Henderson (in Chicago) for fire in a small house described as hoarder conditions. The house was on a dead-end street to a railroad embankment. The truck arrived first I believe so both engines backed into the block to lead out, eventually both using the same hydrant. Engine 91 hooked up to Engine 7’s gate valve. A massive tree prevented any use of a tower or aerial ladder making roof access by ground ladder only. A tough job for all concerned but carried out in short order. Steve Redick

firefighters at house fire

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firefighters position ground ladder during fire

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firefighter climbs ground ladder during fire

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firefighter vents window from ladder

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hoarder conditions at house fire

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Chicago FD Engine 7

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large diamter hose (LDH) hooked to hydrant

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firefighters work from ground ladders at fire

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firefighters at house fire

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